Innocent Spouse Rule Claims
Are you suffering due to your spouse's or ex-spouse's tax debt?
While choosing to file a joint return can provide certain benefits, this filing status also renders you liable for any tax debt associated with that return. No matter if your spouse earned all of the taxable income or even if you later divorce, you can still be held responsible for the entire amount of tax due as well as any associated interest or penalties. Stipulating that your spouse is responsible for the tax debt as part of your divorce decree does not absolve you of responsibility per the IRS. You can still find yourself subject to collection action, including wage garnishment, if your former spouse fails to pay.
With the help of an Orlando IRS tax relief attorney, you may be able to remove your responsibility for taxes and penalties for which you believe only your spouse or former spouse should be liable.
A successful Innocent Spouse Claim depends on being able to prove the following:
- You were unaware of any understated income
- You had no reason to be aware of an incorrect tax claim
- You did not benefit from your spouse's wrongful tax actions
IRS Tax Relief Lawyer in Orlando
There are various situations in which the Innocent Spouse Rule may be employed to protect you from unjust financial pressures. Our office is very familiar with the process, having helped many individuals in this way, and we can determine if you are a good candidate. Attorney Brian Loughrin has achieved Bar admissions with the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims and many more. He is extremely well-versed in fighting for taxpayers rights and is proud to do so in every case his firm takes on.
Contact an Orlando IRS tax relief attorney if you are being unfairly pursued by the IRS due to your spouse's or ex-spouse's tax situation.
